Will

Will Meaning & Origin

About Will
The name Will is a shortened form of William, which is derived from the Germanic elements "wil" meaning "desire" and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection." As a result, the name Will carries the meaning of "resolute protector" or "determined guardian." It is a strong and timeless name that signifies strength, determination, and a sense of responsibility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Will are male.

Will Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.62% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/wÉŠl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Will in Braille

Here's how to represent Will in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Will in braille

How to Spell the Name Will in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Will using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Will in sign language

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